jurisprudence

noun

1. (uncountable, usually)The theoretical study of law.
2. (uncountable, usually)Case law, or the body of case law regarding a certain subject.

   “There is considerable jurisprudence to the effect that only the evidence that was before the initial decision-maker should be considered by the Court on judicial review.”

   “The concept of consent can be complicated, so much so that it is the subject of considerable jurisprudence and a formal definition in the Criminal Code.”